Brad Ratgen: Game Day Preview: Wild at Kings. Pominville Debuts for Wild Tonight? A look at tonight's game, last night's game and the trade for Jason Pominville from Buffalo.

You guys will be very happy with Pominville. Great player, and will compliment Parise very well.

Brad Ratgen: Game Day Preview: Wild at Kings. Pominville Debuts for Wild Tonight?
A look at tonight's game, last night's game and the trade for Jason Pominville from Buffalo.
- Brad Ratgen

Good luck, Pommer. And good luck with him, Wild fans.

Personally, I'm really happy to see you guys taking a shot - your fans truly deserve it.

You team got a really good player both on and off the ice. Good luck to Pommer and his new team this year.

Man you have a lot to learn. The correct title for this Blog is Poma Drama in the OC or All the Kings men attack the population of Pominville.

expect to see a much tougher, defensive game from us. we dont have willie mitchell for us, and matt greene isnt back until late april (at the latest) but we hve pominville's former teammate, robyn regehr, who is just as tough as mitchell and greene. so yeah, have fun with that.

Brad Ratgen: Game Day Preview: Wild at Kings. Pominville Debuts for Wild Tonight?
A look at tonight's game, last night's game and the trade for Jason Pominville from Buffalo.
- Brad Ratgen

Definitely rooting for the Wild this post season. Nice add for you guys and a hefty return coming our way. Good luck guys

Wild gave alot for him, but Pominville is a very good player. If you can resign him, this could be worth it for a long time.

Any thoughts on Hackett or Larsson from a wild fan perspective?

Any thoughts on Hackett or Larsson from a wild fan perspective?
- MCGUIZZY

Hackett was lights out last year. He played a long stretch for the Wild when Backstrom and Harding were out injured and he didn't allow a goal for the longest time. This year, for the Houston Aeros, he played more games than Kuemper, but allowed alot more goals on average. Clearly, the Wild liked Kuemper more when they called him up first as opposed to Hackett. However, Hackett has apparently been playing better lately and was called up by the Wild to back up Backstrom last night before he was traded. Same with Johann. However, for Larsson, it is still too early to tell in my opinion, but will be serviceable. Maybe top 6, maybe not. Plays center and wing.

expect to see a much tougher, defensive game from us. we dont have willie mitchell for us, and matt greene isnt back until late april (at the latest) but we hve pominville's former teammate, robyn regehr, who is just as tough as mitchell and greene. so yeah, have fun with that.
- KingsFan30

No offense but Regehr is a pylon these days.

Any thoughts on Hackett or Larsson from a wild fan perspective?
- MCGUIZZY

Their second best goalie prospect and third best center prospect. Larssons overview I see of him reminds me much of a younger Hecht. Good 2 way forward, has some offensive upside but doesn't have first line talent. Uses his body well isn't afraid to go into the corners.

The goalie from what I'm hearing has nice raw talent but needs to work on consistency.

Hackett was lights out last year. He played a long stretch for the Wild when Backstrom and Harding were out injured and he didn't allow a goal for the longest time. This year, for the Houston Aeros, he played more games than Kuemper, but allowed alot more goals on average. Clearly, the Wild liked Kuemper more when they called him up first as opposed to Hackett. However, Hackett has apparently been playing better lately and was called up by the Wild to back up Backstrom last night before he was traded. Same with Johann. However, for Larsson, it is still too early to tell in my opinion, but will be serviceable. Maybe top 6, maybe not. Plays center and wing.
- Brad Ratgen

Thanks. Do you think Larsson is better suited for the wing or center? also if you had to put an ETA on both these guys..How many years away are they from contributing at an NHL level?

No offense but Regehr is a pylon these days.
- Dwight K. Schrute

False. A pylon is a usually orange cone used to redirect traffic.

Am i doing it right?

The only time I remember Pominville being hurt for any length of time...the Sabres suffered greatly. I think he had his Achilles cut by a skate. I remember saying...it just Pominiville..no big deal.

It was a noticeably different team while he was out. Everything on the ice suffered...PK (at the time), PP offense and defense.

One of the best all around players the Sabres have had in a long time.

Not sure you'll hear anything bad about him from a Sabres fan

Thank you for the top prospects and the 1st and 2nd round picks...

your contributions of infrastructure will be most useful for our quick rebuild process..

If you think because you paid us a small fortune that you are in charge. You are mistaken.

The only time I remember Pominville being hurt for any length of time...the Sabres suffered greatly. I think he had his Achilles cut by a skate. I remember saying...it just Pominiville..no big deal.

It was a noticeably different team while he was out. Everything on the ice suffered...PK (at the time), PP offense and defense.

One of the best all around players the Sabres have had in a long time.

Not sure you'll hear anything bad about him from a Sabres fan
- MonsterBash

During the playoffs if I remember correctly....

Thanks. Do you think Larsson is better suited for the wing or center? also if you had to put an ETA on both these guys..How many years away are they from contributing at an NHL level?
- MCGUIZZY

Hackett is probably closer if only because of age and because Miller's time is pretty much done in Buffalo. I could see him backing up Enroth or . Larsson is probably another season away.

Great pick up by the Wild. Pommer seems to stay healthy which is good for the Wild. Would be cool to see them land Staff or Vanek. Little surprised the Wild didnt do anything with theyre defense at all.

Pommer was one of the few players doing well to get moved while being younger than the rest. I think the value was pretty fair.

Kings better start Bernier. Tired of seeing Quick lose us games.

expect to see a much tougher, defensive game from us. we dont have willie mitchell for us, and matt greene isnt back until late april (at the latest) but we hve pominville's former teammate, robyn regehr, who is just as tough as mitchell and greene. so yeah, have fun with that.
- KingsFan30

Regher was a huge disappointment in Buff. I expected big hits and an ability to clear the front. He played like he was 39 years old, disinterested...

Hackett is probably closer if only because of age and because Miller's time is pretty much done in Buffalo. I could see him backing up Enroth or . Larsson is probably another season away.
- Sabresfan-365

Id put money down that Hackett would out play Enroth and take the job. Hackett is good.

Oh so Pomminville is playing? I definitely watching then.

Any thoughts on Hackett or Larsson from a wild fan perspective?
- MCGUIZZY

Hackett will be a more than servicable goalie. Not sure he's ready to start, but he'll be a fantastic back up until he gets enough NHL experience IMO. Larsson was a guy that many Wild fans hated to see go, although is still completely unproven. He captained team Sweden in their gold medal juniors win over Russia in 2012.

The way Fletcher and the Wild organization talked about Larsson was that he'd be at worst another Mikko Koivu caliber player. Great 2 way game and gobs of leadership qualities. I wouldn't be surprised if he wears the C at some point for the Sabres.

Edit/ my spelling is horrible with no spell check!!!

Hackett will be a more than servicable goalie. Not sure he's ready to start, but he'll be a fantastic back up until he gets enough NHL experience IMO. Larsson was a guy that many Wild fans hated to see go, although is still completely unproven. He captained team Sweden in their gold medal juniors win over Russia in 2012.

The way Fletcher and the Wild organization talked about Larsson was that he'd be at worst another Mikko Koivu caliber player. Great 2 way game and gobs of leadership qualities. I wouldn't be surprised if he where's the C at some point for the Sabres.
- MnGump

Well im guessing thats just what the Sabres need and what Darcey was looking for. In his interview he did say he watched him closely in the WJC games.

Brad Ratgen: Game Day Preview: Wild at Kings. Pominville Debuts for Wild Tonight?
A look at tonight's game, last night's game and the trade for Jason Pominville from Buffalo.
- Brad Ratgen

Anyone here know about Heatley's status???
Have him in my pool.